Audi Contract Hire and Car Leasing

About Audi

One of the trio of popular German premium manufacturers with BMW and Mercedes, Audi has fast gained ground on the others and, in some areas, surpassed them. With a rapidly-expanding model range, and more models appearing in new niches, Audi now offers cars ranging from the new A1 supermini through to the A3 and A4 models, which sell in large volumes. The A8 luxury saloon and huge Q7 SUV, as well as the R8 supercar indicate the breadth of Audi's model range.Performance models are denoted by S and RS badges.

Audi currently sells over one million vehicles every year and is the largest premium manufacturer in Western Europe by volume of sales. The brand has grown from 17 to 36 model ranges in 10 years as a result of rapid expansion, and Audi plans to bring that total to 42 models in the near future. Its stated ambition is to become the largest premium manufacturer in the world, dominating a market that features BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar and Lexus as competitors.

The company has a strong presence in motorsport, and has competed across a number of disciplines.

Audi is part of the Volkswagen group, and shares parts, platforms and engines with the likes of Seat, Volkswagen, Skoda, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche.

About Audi Contract Hire

Audi is a popular manufacturer for business and fleets, offering over a dozen different models perfect for business leasing and fleets.

With CO2 emissions across the Audi range falling dramatically, and more models to suit every niche and leasing plan, Audi has established itself as one of the most popular manufacturers for business leasing.

Smaller models such as the Audi A3 and Audi A4 will appeal to traditional business users, while the new Audi A1 is designed to be popular with downsizers. Moving up the model range are larger models such as the Audi A5 coupe, Audi A6 large executive saloon and tourer and the flagship Audi A8 luxury saloon. For those seeking more interior space and versatility, there’s the Audi Q5 crossover SUV and Audi Q7 large SUV. Audi A4 Avant and Audi A6 Avant and Allroad models offer estate levels of interior space and versatility with off-road ability. Performance-orientated Audi RS5 and Audi RS6 models are also available. Meanwhile, Audi A3 and Audi A5 convertibles, and the Audi TT Coupe and Roadster models, offer a more stylish option in the leasing market. A supercar, the Audi R8, was released to great acclaim in 2008.

Low-CO2, low-consumption models such as the TDIe models balance Audi’s presence, quality and performance with low running costs that will appeal to business user-choosers or fleet managers.

Leasing your Audi vehicle with Lex Autolease

Lex Autolease was created by the merger of Lloyds TSB Autolease and Lex – creating a new company with over 100 years of combined experience from two of the biggest names in car leasing and finance.

Lex Autolease is the UK industry leader in the funding and management of vehicles primarily for business use, and can tailor a bespoke fleet strategy to your business needs, whether for Audi or other manufacturers. We have a strong relationship with Audi, meaning we can design a strategy to fit your requirements for leasing an Audi car or building an Audi company fleet.

With average CO2 emissions lower in fleet markets than in the retail sector, we understand that efficiency and economy go hand-in-hand with lower running costs. As a result, we can help you determine the best way to cut the cost of your car or fleet by examining CO2 emissions and retail prices of Audi models – the two factors that determine company car tax. We can also advise on what models may suit your needs and what fuel types and engine sizes in Audi models will be more appropriate. Lex Autolease can also advise on Approved Mileage Allowance Payments, Euro V emissions standards and new emissions-based VED rates.

Please contact us for more information about Audi contract hire and our car leasing services.

Back to our suggested car manufacturers for contract hire